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Brokers' Picks: The hot stocks to watch in 2022

Results of the Herald's annual stock-picking game are in ... and the top picks for 2022.

'Year of the surcharge': More costs coming for NZ shippers next year?

Inflation the wild card that perversely could bring relief.

Bluebridge ferry owner sold to US investment bank

The buyer has reportedly paid over $500 million.

Freight companies accused of acting as a cartel; court action launched

As of April 8 this year, cartel conduct is punishable with up to seven years in prison.

Trade disruptions set to hit consumers hard in 2022

Two new reports highlight extent to which pandemic has raised costs for global trade.

Fullers unveils electric ferry for Devonport run, wider electricification plans

Firm says EV technology has reached a commercial tipping point.

Union withdraws strike notices for KiwiRail workers after new pay offer

The strike action slated for next week would have affected all rail operations.

'Betrayed': Maersk tightens screws on Kiwi firms in supply chain crisis

Local companies will be forced to rely on the spot price market next year.

Liam Dann: Covid inflation shock hits hard - but will it last?

The strength of inflation data has economists worried that rates may need to rise faster.

Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade

NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.

Mark Fowler: Stagflation and the cost of Covid-19

Simply raising interest rates is too blunt an instrument at this point.

Ho ho, oh no: Kiwis facing a Covid Christmas without family - or their favourite gifts

Travel restrictions and supply shortages are threatening to disrupt the festive season.

New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year

Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.

Liam Dann: Why the OCR had to rise, despite lockdown pain

A rate hike now, as pandemic bites, is unsettling but hints at bigger problems to come.

Dire Straits: Lockdowns pushing Kiwi manufacturers offshore

NZ's self-congratulation over Covid response misses supply shock we are paying for now.

Weekday log train services between Napier and Wairoa to start Monday

The number of log trains between Wairoa and Napier will go from two to five next week.